How far is Mount Rainier, MD from Fort Washington, MD?
The driving distance from Mount Rainier, MD to Fort Washington, MD is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Rainier and Fort Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Rainier and Fort Washington.
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Start on 31st Street
1821 ft · 1 min · 31st Street
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Turn right onto Perry Street
58 m · 14 sec · Perry Street
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Turn sharp left onto Eastern Avenue Northeast
665 ft · 19 sec · Eastern Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Rhode Island Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 4 min · Rhode Island Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Brentwood Road Northeast
1037 ft · 20 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brentwood Road Northeast
32 m · 2 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Brentwood Road Northeast
1784 ft · 34 sec · Brentwood Road Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Northeast
1092 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street Northeast
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Continue on 9th Street Bridge
689 ft · 12 sec · 9th Street Bridge
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Continue on Brentwood Parkway Northeast
1754 ft · 34 sec · Brentwood Parkway Northeast
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Continue on 6th Street Northeast
1422 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Florida Avenue Northeast
1115 ft · 44 sec · Florida Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 8th Street Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · 8th Street Northeast
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Continue on 8th Street Southeast
1.3 km · 2 min · 8th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp left toward I 695 East
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Freeway
2168 ft · 41 sec · Southeast Freeway
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Continue on Southeast Freeway
2683 ft · 56 sec · Southeast Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Anacostia Freeway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Anacostia Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Indian Head
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MD 210 South
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
5.7 mi · 9 min · Indian Head Highway
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Turn right onto Old Fort Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Road
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Turn left onto Washington Drive
1057 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive
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Continue on Diggers Lane
1011 ft · 49 sec · Diggers Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Reid Lane
96 m · 17 sec · Reid Lane
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Turn right onto Warburton Drive
748 ft · 33 sec · Warburton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warburton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Rainier and Fort Washington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Indian Head Highway
Merge slight left onto Indian Head Highway
5.73 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Mount Rainier and Rain Showers near Fort Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Rainier to Fort Washington?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Mount Rainier and 12.8 miles from Fort Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Rainier and Rain Showers near Fort Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Heights.
Union Station
Washington Union Station
New Carrollton station
Lorton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Rainier and Fort Washington. Straight-line distance: 16.48 mi (26.52 km).
#1 Mount Rainier
Stratovolcano in the U.
| Population | 8,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.9415000, -76.9649800 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Washington
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 24,183 |
| Coordinates | 38.7073400, -77.0230300 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warburton Drive (-77.022819, 38.707437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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